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This morning I took the dogs for a walk, and about 100ft or so from the front door I hear a sage brush erupt into noise. I knew instantly it was rattle snake, but I could not see the thing, and my dogs were going crazy. At last, I saw the rattle moving around a little, but that was the only part of the snake I could see. I grab my little .380 and place all 7 rounds into the spot where I think the rest of the guy was. After the remaining echo died down from the last shot, I couldn't see or hear the rattler anymore. Using a stick from nearby I moved the sage around until I saw him. Not sure how many rounds made contact, but I would guess a few of them as he was ripped up pretty good and split in the midsection.
Usually don't kill snakes as I like them more than the sage rats and mice, but this one was just too close for comfort. Also, I can't say that .380 is the best way to go about dispatching snakes, but in this instance it sure did the job and the dogs are safe. And then I hit the local trails, cheers
Usually don't kill snakes as I like them more than the sage rats and mice, but this one was just too close for comfort. Also, I can't say that .380 is the best way to go about dispatching snakes, but in this instance it sure did the job and the dogs are safe. And then I hit the local trails, cheers
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